Trends/Market Research

by Incentive Research Foundation • August 6, 2020

Earlier this year, The Incentive Research Foundation published the results of a pulse survey fielded April 2, 2020 – April 16, 2020 in COVID-19’s Impact on the Incentive Travel Industry (April 2020). Given the continued challenges for ... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • July 13, 2020

A survey sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) revealed that about 80% of manufacturers anticipated that the pandemic would have a financial impact on their business. The manufacturing sector, which employs some 13 mill... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • June 4, 2020

Supplemental Content To watch the COVID-19 and Disruption in the Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events Industry: Adaptation and Recovery webinar, click here.   By Allan Schweyer, Chief Academic Advisor, Incentive Research Fou... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • May 5, 2020

Supplemental Content To see the  Metrics of Success for Incentive and Reward Programs infographic, click here.  To watch the Metrics of Success for Incentive and Reward Programs webinar, click here.    ... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • April 24, 2020

Over the last few months, the incentive travel industry has endured significant impact from COVID-19. While it is true that every industry, every country, and every individual has been affected by the pandemic, travel and tourism have been especia... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • March 24, 2020

There is a rising tide in the use of and engagement with incentive programs — particularly among top performing companies. The IRF’s signature study The 2020 Top Performer Study shows that the most successful companies have increased ... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • March 13, 2020

Executive Summary Background A join initiative of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the Incentive Travel Industry Index (ITII) conso... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • March 5, 2020

The IRF 2020 Trends Report highlights key trends that will affect organizations, their products and services, and the workforce in 2020. The report identifies key areas of change and provides actionable suggestions on how embrace these changes to ... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • January 27, 2020

The IRF 2020 Trends Report highlights key trends that will affect organizations, their products and services, and the workforce in 2020. From enhancing program reporting to embracing the experience economy, the study identifies key areas of change... Read more

by Incentive Research Foundation • May 20, 2019

2019 Voice of the Market: The Use of Non-Cash Rewards & Recognition is a qualitative study of incentive program owners that explores what they prioritize when designing, implementing, and executing incentive programs. The objective of the stud... Read more